S13E06 · EP
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23 scenes · our breakdownThe Simpsons family rushes to the couch for the opening credits.
00:02–01:01schemeThe movie is interrupted by loud commercials and a dog in a spacesuit.
01:18–02:01A commercial for a rocket toy airs, and Bart asks for Homer's credit card.
02:01–02:35schemeHomer helps Bart build a model rocket, misunderstanding the instructions.
02:35–02:56misunderstandingHomer launches the rocket, which explodes and burns his eyebrows.
02:56–03:44escalationA group of nerds from a space center arrive to help with the rocket.
03:44–05:10coincidenceThe nerds prepare the rocket while Bart finds a mouse astronaut.
05:10–05:48The rocket launches successfully but goes off course.
05:48–06:01escalationThe rocket crashes into the First Church of Springfield, causing damage.
06:01–06:21escalationThe church council meets to discuss repairs and fundraising.
06:21–06:40schemeMr. Burns hires Lindsay Naegle to make the church profitable.
06:40–08:33schemeThe church is rebranded with ads, a JumboTron, and a lasso-wielding Jesus.
08:33–09:01social_rule_violationLisa is horrified by the commercialism and protests during the service.
09:01–11:05social_rule_violationLisa denounces the church and leaves, refusing to return.
11:05–11:22betrayalLisa prays alone and then searches for a new religion.
11:22–12:45avoidanceLisa discovers Lenny and Carl are Buddhists and meets Richard Gere.
12:45–14:18coincidenceHomer angrily rejects Lisa's new faith and imposes his own rules.
14:18–15:02double_standardBart teases Lisa about her conversion but she remains calm.
15:02–16:01petty_grievanceThe family attempts to lure Lisa back to Christianity with Christmas gifts.
16:01–17:34schemeLisa rejects the bribe and runs away from home on Christmas Eve.
17:34–18:45avoidanceLisa returns home after learning Buddhists can celebrate other holidays.
18:45–19:54confessionLisa reunites with her family and celebrates Christmas as a Buddhist.
19:54–21:36dealThe episode ends with the family celebrating Christmas and the credits rolling.
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